I think so- they are OEM manufactured for Mazda but its a general problem for most manufacturers with cars at this price point. Paints are waterbased and more prone to damage by stone chips etc... then once that beautiful road salt gets in there... the rest... they say... is history

Tbf Citroen did literally the same thing when the DS3 wheels got replaced under warranty. Hopefully when the correct ones arrive they won't destroy 3 out of 4 tyres removing them and take a week to get replacements but insist on the return of the courtesy car on day 1..then return the car with the brand new wheels damaged...

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